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Job cuts abound, but still in labour shortage

Friday 19 December 2008

Queensland mines have cut more than 400 jobs in less than 48 hours but the worst is yet to come, industry analysts have said.


Underground Coal Mining

Tuesday 09 December 2008

Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions and story ideas for its Underground Coal Mining feature in the February 2009 issue.


Methane plant reduces emissions

Wednesday 03 December 2008

GE Energy has developed a new technology that can convert waste gas into much needed electricity, the company's managing director Tim Rourke told MINING DAILY.


Royalty hike a naked cash grab, NSW miners

Wednesday 12 November 2008

The News South Wales government's move to increase the State's coal royalty levy by 1.2% across the board is a naked grab for cash, according to the State's coal miners.


Coal Mine of the Year Finalist: Springvale Mine

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Springvale Coal mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its innovation and commitment to improving production at the minesite.


Government wants more from NSW coal

Friday 07 November 2008

A row over the NSW coal royalty levy has erupted today between the NSW government, Unions and the State's miners, as the NSW government considers increasing coal royalties to 10%.


Ensham bouncing back from floods

Monday 11 February 2008

CENTRAL Queensland thermal coal producer, Ensham Resources, is bouncing back from recent flooding with the progressive resumption of mine operations.


Contract win for Thiess

Monday 15 October 2007

THIESS has secured two $500 million mining and infrastructure contracts at Tarong Mine and Lake Vermont Coal Mine.


Coal supply feature

Thursday 20 September 2007

AUSTRALIAN Mining is seeking expressions of interest from mining executives linked to the Australian coal supply chains.


Digging deep on coal crises

Friday 31 August 2007

COAL mining supply chains in Australia’s major coal mining regions are in crises, and Australian Mining is profiling the issues in a special December edition of the magazine.


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